Cómo Pronunciar "the short end of the stick"
expression
thuh SHORT end uhv thuh STIK
thuh SHAWT end ov thuh STIK
Definición
To receive the worst, least favorable, or unfair portion of a situation or deal.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈʃɔɹt/ /ˈɛnd/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈstɪk
Inglés Británico
ðə, ði/ /ʃˈɔːt/ /ˈɛnd/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /stˈɪk
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
thuh SHORT end uhv thuh STIK
UK
thuh SHAWT end ov thuh STIK
Escucha en Contexto
She felt she got the short end of the stick when her workload doubled.
If we split the prize, make sure no one gets the short end of the stick.
He always seems to end up with the short end of the stick.
I know life isn't fair, but I got the short end of the stick on this project.